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Round of base closings could be delayed 2 years Pressure mounts against Tuomey

BY JEFF WILKINSON The State A new round of military base closings could be delayed two years until 2017, members of the S.C. Military Base Task Force said

on Wednesday.

The development may not be good news for South Carolina due to its strong political support for the military and recent history of benefitting from realignment.

Meanwhile, across-theboard military cuts triggered by last year’s debt-ceiling debacle by Congress — called the sequester — are starting to have more a profound effect on South Carolina’s bases.

Members of the group were told that leaders at Shaw Air Force Base are concerned one of its F-16 squadrons has been told not to fly as a budget-cutting SEE TASK FORCE, PAGE A8

SHAW FIRE DEPARTMENT GETS IN SOME PRACTICE U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zach Fowler and Senior Airman Charles Maxwell, both 20th Civil Engineer squadron fire department firefighters, spray water from a hose while practicing a ladder climb at Shaw Air Force Base on May 16.

The firefighters train weekly on structural firefighting, aircraft firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue operations including confined space and vehicle extrication.

Prosecutors seek to settle with hospital

BY JOE CARLSON Special to The Item Pressure is mounting for executives at Tuomey Healthcare System to settle their epic legal conflict with the federal government to avoid rendering the community hospital insolvent.

Last week, prosecutors warned Tuomey officials that they intend to seek at least $237 million in damages after CARLSON jurors decided May 8 that the 242-bed hospital violated the Stark Law and False Claims Act by financially rewarding specialty doctors who referred patients to the hospital.

That damage figure — which Acting Assistant U.S. Attorney General Stuart Delery said was the minimum potential penalty — was greater than the combined revenue Tuomey received in 2011, according to its most recent public disclosures.

“We recognize that the defendant’s resources may be inadequate to fully satisfy this judgment and, accordingly, the government remains open to discussing

PHOTOS BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS NICOLE SIKORSKI / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

LEFT: Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer squadron fire department practice ladder climbs.

BELOW: Fowler and Maxwell connect a hose to a hydrant at Shaw during training exercises.

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Boy, 10, recognized for saving sister from blaze Anthony Lewis, 10, sits with his mother, Staff Sgt. Tanisha Lewis, at the Sumter Fire Department headquarters on Wednesday, waiting to be presented with a department award for his actions during a house fire.

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BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Anthony Lewis knew what to do when a pot of grease cooking on his mother’s stove caught fire.

The 10-year-old boy collected his 6-month-old sister and took her to safety at a neighbor’s house, where he called 911.

front of a crowd of firefighters.

The boy hero then received a tour of the station.

Lewis was at his home on Patriot Parkway on Jan. 21 where his mother, Tanisha Lewis, was cooking dinner when the grease fire started.

An Air Force staff sergeant at SEE AWARDS, PAGE A6

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For his quick thinking, Anthony was recognized by the Sumter Fire Department with a trophy and a plaque citing him for his bravery.

A short presentation ceremony took place Wednesday in the fire engine hangar at the main Sumter fire station on East Hampton Street, where Lewis received his award in

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2 arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Two Wedgefield men went to jail after a traffic stop reportedly uncovered a large amount of drugs in their car.

Darius Tyrone Wiley, 23, of 6325 Cougar Way, and Darrius Lamont Gill, 20, of 6465 Lynx Court, were both arrested Tuesday. Wiley was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijua-

LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS | FROM STAFF & WIRE REPORTS

Walk for amoeba awareness Saturday The Inaugural Remember Blake Amoeba Awareness 5K Walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Dillon Park on North Pike West.

A son of Walter C. “Walt” and Virginia “Gingi” Strange Driggers, Preston Blake Driggers died July 17, 2012, after a rare infection caused by an amoeba he likely contracted while swimming in a fresh water lake.

The cost is $25 and includes a free T-shirt. Register at RememberBlake.com.

For more information, contact Walt Driggers at (803) 236-0089.

Board will interview candidate final time The Lee County School District Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting at 7 tonight at the district annex, 310 Roland St., Bishopville.

The board will enter executive session to conduct a final interview of William Wright in the search for a new superintendent.

5/29 babies can get $529 college grant COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office is offering a $529 college savings grant to every baby who was born in the state Wednesday.

The state’s college savings plan is called a 529 account, so Treasurer Curtis Loftis said he decided to give a boost to any baby born on 5/29.

The $529 grant is privately funded and available to parents of babies born on May 29, 2013, who open a Future Scholar 529 account by Aug. 30.

na; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; driving under suspension, second offense; and open GILL container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Gill was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Reports indicate that at

8:05 p.m., a car pulled up to a police checkpoint on Carolina Avenue near Gamecock Apartments.

Officers reportedWILEY ly saw an open 24-ounce beer can in the center console.

One of the occupants was reportedly seen trying to conceal something in the back seat. Officers removed the

suspect from the car, and a search reportedly revealed a glass jar containing 13 grams of marijuana and a plastic bag containing 45 grams of marijuana in the man’s pocket. Officers also removed a digital scale with suspected marijuana residue on it from the car, which the suspect reportedly claimed.

The other occupant reportedly attempted to conceal a Crown Royal liquor bottle bag

under his seat found to contain 65 grams of marijuana and two grams of crack cocaine concealed in an orange pill bottle. The suspect’s driver’s license was also found to be suspended.

A third man in the car seated near the open beer can was cited for possessing an open container and released.

Both Gill and Wiley were transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

Duncan Dogs owners open larger shop

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com Business at their new location has been “Doggone Good” for Duncan Dogs owners Monte and Mia Duncan.

Initially meant to be a second location, 5641 Broad St., at the intersection of Broad Street and S.C. 441, opened Jan. 25.

“Last minute, my wife decided to just have one,” Monte Duncan said.

“She and I had been bouncing back and forth. We’d read articles about people who did really well with one but not two businesses. We didn’t want to take the chance of the quality of food or service going down.”

They get travelers coming in and out of Sumter, but their biggest customers are military personnel from nearby Shaw Air Force Base.

“I love it,” said Monte Duncan, who spent 20 years in the Army. “I like seeing the soldiers and airmen. My dad retired from the Air Force. I’m retired now, but one of my assignments was a joint task force where we — Army and Air Force — worked side by side.”

Their son James Verzwyvelt is currently serving as a sergeant in the Army.

“My youngest is in Afghanistan,” Mia Duncan said. “On Mother’s Day, he couldn’t call. When a man that kind of looks like him walked in, my heart started pounding. It made my day. His mother lives in California, so now he comes in almost every day.”

A lot of the younger men call his wife “Mom,” Monte Duncan said, and the store offers a 10 percent discount to people with military IDs or in uniform.

It also feels like seeing family when customers from the North Guignard Drive location come into the new store the first time, Mia Duncan said.

Duncan Dogs opened across from the Central Carolina Technical College’s main campus in 2010.

The new location is larger.

“We went from 900 to 1,600 square feet,” Monte Duncan said. “With more

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Mia and Monte Duncan, owners of Duncan Dogs, enjoy working at their new location, 5641 Broad St. The restaurant went from having 900 square feet to 1,600 square feet, so now they don’t bump into each other behind the counter, Monte Duncan said.

room, we naturally have more seating, and we’re not bumping into each other at the counter now.”

Mia Duncan laughed.

Of course, they still offer a variety of hot dogs such as the popular Scrapper, Texan and the Palmetto.

“People really seem to enjoy our premium beef hot dogs,” Monte Duncan said.

The Scrapper includes coleslaw, barbecue sauce, pickles, bacon bits and onions. The Texan features chili, melted cheese, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, mustard and onions. The Palmetto has chili, coleslaw, ketchup, mustard and onions.

They also sell a lot of french fries.

“People say, ‘I don’t know what you do to them, but those are some of the best fries,’” Monte Duncan said.

Duncan Dogs has sweet potato fries, too.

The menu features new items as well, such as chicken sandwiches, salads and hamburgers. Fish sandwiches and baskets are available Friday afternoons and evenings. Calling ahead is recommended for the fish, Mia Duncan said. The couple is also researching online and mobile app ordering, Monte Duncan said.

And for dessert, the restaurant has ice cream in the three traditional flavors — vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. They plan to add 10 more flavors in June.

For more information, contact Monte or Mia Duncan at (803) 4943647 or visit duncandogs.net.

Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 7741250.

Man arrested on indecent exposure charge

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com A Sumter man was arrested on a charge of indecent exposure at a Sumter business Tuesday, just weeks after he was arrested for a similar incident reported at another business.

Kevin Christopher Hair, 44, of 355 Horizon Drive, was arrested about 3 p.m. when a man was reportedly found ex-

posing and fondling his genitals in the men’s clothing section of a department store in the 1000 block of Broad HAIR Street.

The incident was reportedly witnessed by a loss prevention officer as well as captured on security camera. The suspect was taken into custody by police at the scene.

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At the time of his latest arrest, Hair was out on bond after being arrested May 8. A store employee at a different establishment in the 1200 block of Broad Street reportedly saw a man fondling himself in that store’s men’s department at about 2 p.m. A woman and her child were reportedly standing feet away at the time.

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short while later but was stopped by police in the parking lot and identified by the employee, at which time the suspect was arrested.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Hair was awaiting bond at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

If convicted, Hair could be fined and/or sentenced to up to three years in prison for each offense. Hair may also be required to register as a

sex offender at the discretion of the court.

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Man charged with sexual battery gets $50K surety bond the boy, who now lives in California with paternal relatives, had specifically asked his parents to move because of his fear of the defendant. She said the parents had moved to another location in South Carolina for work. The Item does not release the identities of sexual assault victims or their families.

Will Brunson, Ford’s attorney, said his client was not a danger to the child or his family. “Nor is he a flight risk,�

Brunson said, citing about 20 members of Ford’s family present in the courtroom. “His family is all here in Sumter. And we believe he has viable defenses to these charges, so he has no reason to run. We need him out so he can assist in those defenses. My client also has no criminal record.�

According to reports, the alleged sexual assault occurred while Ford was baby-sitting the boy. “We take the position that he was never baby-sitting the victim,� Brunson said.

Cothran ordered that Ford have no contact with the victim or his family and mandated that he live with his parents at the Briar Bend Street home.

Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 774-1211.

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com Damien Ford has been held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center since April 3, when he was charged with the sexual battery of a child.

Third Circuit Judge R. Ferrell Cothran granted Ford a $50,000 surety bond on Wednesday at the Sumter County Courthouse.

Ford, 20, of 1143 Briar Bend St., is accused of having intercourse with a then-9-year-old family member between June and July 2011 when he was 18. The child’s mother reported the alleged abuse to law enforcement when she discovered it, but a warrant was delayed until March 27, according to Sgt. Melissa Addison, an investigator with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. “I received a call in December 2012 from a (school in Lee County) and the (state Department of Social Services) regarding information the child, who is now 11, had given the principal, guidance counselor (and other employees at the school),�

Addison told Cothran. “Based upon that information and my investigation, I brought the charges forward.�

Addison told Cothran that

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ABOVE: Wilson Hall fifth-grade students twist colorful ribbons around the May Pole during the traditional dance. The school recently held its 40th annual May Day celebration in the Nash Student Center. The program began with the presentation of the court that included representatives from grades one to 12.

With the theme of “Barons on Broadway,� it concluded with a musical production performed by students.

RIGHT: Wilson Hall fourth-grader Ashton Sherman, as the title character from the musical Annie, sings “Tomorrow.�

Like your health care policy? You may lose it WASHINGTON (AP) — Many people who buy their own health insurance could get surprises in the mail this fall: cancellation notices because their current policies aren’t up to the basic standards of President Obama’s health care law.

They, and some small businesses, will have to find replacement plans — and that has some state insurance officials worried about consumer confusion.

Rollout of the Affordable Care Act is going full speed ahead, despite repeal efforts by congressional Republicans. New insurance markets called exchanges are to open in every state this fall. Middleclass consumers who don’t get coverage on the job will be able to pick private health plans, while low-income people will be steered to an expanded version of Medicaid in states that accept it.

The goal is to cover

most of the nation’s nearly 50 million uninsured, but even Obama says there will be bumps in the road.

And discontinued insurance plans could be another bump.

Also, it doesn’t seem to square with one of the president’s best known promises about his health care overhaul: “If you like your health care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health care plan.�

But supporters of the overhaul are betting that consumers won’t object once they realize the coverage they will get under the new law is superior to current bare-bones insurance.

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For example, insurers will no longer be able to turn people down because of medical problems.

Other bumps on the road to the new health care law include potentially unaffordable premiums for smokers unless states act to waive them, a new $63-perhead fee that will hit companies already providing coverage to employees and dependents, and a long-term care insurance program that had to be canceled because of the risk it could go belly up.

The Obama administration did not respond directly to questions about the potential fall-

out from cancellation notices. Instead, Health and Human Services spokeswoman Joanne Peters released a prepared statement saying: “Beginning in October, individuals and small businesses will be able to shop for insurance in the marketplace, where we are already seeing that increased competition and transparency are leading to a range of options for quality, affordable plans.�

For the most part, state insurance commissioners are giving insurers the option of canceling existing plans or changing them to comply with new federal requirements.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Michael Lewis Ross, 53, of 6755 JJ Roberts Drive, was charged with possession of marijuana 28 grams or less, gambling and keeping of unlawful gaming tables about 5 p.m. Thursday after the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, the Sumter City Drug Unit and the S.C. Law Enforcement Division conducted a search warrant at his home.

The following items were retrieved from the scene: a Bersa .38-caliber handgun containing six rounds of ammunition; a plastic bag containing suspected marijuana; numerous manila folders containing ledgers, bank statements and receipts; six videogaming machines; a two-piece cash acceptor; $592 in cash; and two video poker game boards.

Brandy Nicole Green, 24, 2160 Congaree Road, Eastover, was charged with speeding, violating ABC law, violating S.C. gun law and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number after a traffic stop about 5:14 p.m. Friday in the 6000 block of Myrtle Beach Highway/ Brick Church Road. An Iberia .40-caliber S&W handgun with an obliterated serial number was found wrapped in a clean, white towel under the hood of the green 2001 Ford Expedition next to the air intake chamber.

Allison Taylor Grooms, 19, of 342 Brooklyn St., Sumter, was charged with driving under suspension, third offense, after a traffic stop that occurred about 11 p.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of Camden Highway, Dalzell.

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STOLEN PROPERTY:

Two air-conditioning units valued at $8,000 were reported stolen from a business in the 500 block of Myrtle Beach Highway about 8:02 p.m. Sunday.

An air-conditioning unit valued at $3,500 was reportedly taken between noon March 1 and 4:30 p.m. Thursday from a home in the 200 block of Cuttino Road.

A seven- to nine-foot steel pipe set to be used for an entrance gate pole and valued at $200 was reportedly taken from a business in the 1000 block of Lewis Road between 6 p.m. May 21 and 8 a.m. May 22.

A gray, 15-inch Acer laptop valued at $493 and a pink case valued at $30 were reportedly taken from a home in the 1000 block of Manchester Circle between noon May 20 and 3 p.m.

Friday.

A 46-inch LED RCA brand TV valued at $550 was reportedly taken from a home in the third block of Cheyne Street between 7 and 10:15 p.m. Friday. A window sustained $50 in damage.

A number of watches, rings and necklaces valued at $3,000 were reportedly taken from a home in the 100 block of Anne Park between 7:30 a.m. Sunday and 2:30

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A 32-inch flat-screen TV valued at $250 was reportedly taken from a home in the third block of Carolina Avenue between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Monday. According to reports, it appeared the suspect entered by pushing aside a window air-conditioning unit.

A red Toro brand gaspowered weed trimmer valued at $200 and a yellow and green Weed Eater brand push lawn mower, also valued at $200, were reportedly taken from a home in the 100 block of Milton Street between 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 9:37 p.m. Monday.

New electrical wiring valued at $4,000 was reportedly removed from a home in the 100 block of King Street between 5 p.m. May 22 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. A back door sustained $200 in damage.

A black iron love seat weighing 50 to 60 pounds valued at $200 was reportedly taken from a porch in the 500 block of Kilgo Street between 6 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday.

An 18-foot-by-17-foot tandem wheel utility trailer valued at $2,500 and $60 worth of treated lumber were reportedly taken from a home in the 100 block of Nash Street between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday.

A black sentry lock box containing $430 in cash was reportedly taken from a business in the 300 block of Palmetto Street between 12:45 and 1:12 a.m. Tuesday.

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The 2nd Annual Bikers Against Diabetes Yard Sale will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at VFW Post 3034, 1925 Gion St. To donate, to arrange pick-up of donations or for more details, contact Diane Sheesley at (803) 5062865 or Diane Bikersagainstdiabetes on Facebook.

The National Federation of the Blind (Sumter Chapter) will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Joan Howard-Davis, of Primerica Financial Services, will speak. The spotlight will shine on Marcia Pack-Harton. The associate member is Evelina P. Farmer. Transportation provided within the mileage radius.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The notion of “dinner and a show� takes on a whole new meaning on “Renovation Raiders� (9 p.m., HGTV, TV-G). This home improvement series becomes the latest variation on the secret ambush makeover.

Perhaps the most influential quickie makeover series was the British show “Ground Force,� broadcast on the BBC from 1997-2005. On “Force,� a couple would be invited away for the weekend, so a crew could transform their backyard. It combined serious landscaping and on-the-fly improvisation against the backdrop of a ticking clock.

Every episode took place over two days and concluded with a “reveal,� when the happy couple returned to find their drab garden transformed into a suburban Shangri-La. The show was such an international hit that it even did renovation work for South Africa’s civil rights champion Nelson Mandela. “Raiders� puts a lot more pressure on the contractors. In every episode, host Amy Matthews (DIY’s “Sweat Equity�)

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How quick? Everything takes place while the homeowners go out to dinner! Renovations include upgraded kitchens and lavish living rooms. And they’re all completed in four hours or less.

I’m sorry, but this sounds like a bad idea on many levels. I know contractors are usually paid by the hour, but do you really want them working in such haste? And how often do people go out for four-hour meals? This isn’t France or Italy, where long, languid meals can last most of the day. People with a penchant for fast food need not apply to “Raiders.â€? • Former anchor Tom Brokaw revisits some of the films and documentaries he’s made for NBC News over the past 40 years on “The Brokaw Filesâ€? (10 p.m., Military). Tonight’s report is an update of a visit Brokaw made to the USS John C. Stennis Aircraft Carrier a decade ago. He spent time with the more than 5,000 crewmembers living aboard the nuclear-powered craft. Brokaw’s trip to the Stennis coincides with its return from a seven-month

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Carrying his baby sister in his arms, Lewis first went to one neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house and, when no one came to the door, went to another house and got the resident to call 911, then waited for firefighters to respond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came and helped put it out,â&#x20AC;? Tanisha Lewis said as she watched her son get the award.

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Rose said education efforts have led to a decline in child deaths from fires statewide as more children know how to respond. The departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next goal is to reach the next most vulnerable segment of the population, senior citizens, with similar prevention education sessions.

Lewis might help with that effort when it comes time to display his new trophy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I might take it to my grannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, and put it on her fireplace,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Droning about the end of war

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ASHINGTON — It’s good to know that the war on terror is finally over. It was all so ugly, what with the beheadings and bombings.

Wait.

Weren’t we just talking about the IRS targeting conservative groups and the Justice Department secretly seizing reporters’ phone records? Weren’t we just talking about how no effort was made to rescue our people in Benghazi? The official line is that we couldn’t have gotten there in time but, as numerous military readers have pointed out to me, no one knew how long the siege would last. How, then, could Kathleen anyone PARKER have known that there wasn’t time to get there? Turns out maybe, though hindsight isn’t much of a military strategy.

But, then, I am behind the news. While I was temporarily suspended in a fever-induced fugue, someone apparently changed the subject. More relevant — suddenly! — are drones, Gitmo and the end of war. Fine, then.

Let’s do war. In a 7,000word speech that has been praised as oratory for grown-ups (dissenters presumably are childish), President Obama intoned that the time has come to end the war on terror.

Hear, hear.

But does saying it’s so make it so?

Surely the limbless victims of the Boston marathon bombing, perpetrated by radicalized Muslims, have no such sense of the end of terror. Certainly the family of a British soldier recently hacked to death in a London street by ranting Islamist lunatics shares no such understanding of things.

Obama’s central point was that we should keep our eye on the individual or terrorist cell but end the open-endedness of our wartime footing. Our postwar strategy would depend largely on the use of drone strikes — remote and tidy by usual war standards.

Most Americans, though reluctant to enthusiastically support robotpropelled weaponry against unsuspecting strangers (aka evil-doers), support Obama’s drone policy, nonetheless. They do draw the line at killing U.S. citizens on American soil and also oppose using drones to catch speeders, according to polling.

It is a nice thought, the end of war. To make official our non-war stance, Obama wants to end the Authorization for Use of Military Force passed by Congress in the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Noting that no

president can promise to end all terror, or the enmity that informs terrorism, our nation can ill-afford to continue to define itself by an endless war.

Whether the authorization should be eliminated will be debated in Congress. But lest we swoon ourselves into a state of British-style appeasement (their solution to the recent attack is for soldiers not to wear uniforms), we should be mindful that Obama has maintained and/or ratcheted up nearly every objectionable measure instituted by his predecessor, George W. Bush.

Obama kept Gitmo because, like Bush, he discovered he couldn’t close it. He kept and boosted security measures, including increasing surveillance and expanding law enforcement powers, even though Bush was loathed for his draconian measures.

Once during an interview, Bush told me that he had made the hard decisions and put the unpopular things in place. He promised that his successor would be grateful.

“The next president will need them.”

In his speech, Obama said all the right things about how some security measures have “raised difficult questions about the balance we strike between our interests in security and our values of privacy.”

Sounds good, but let’s be clear: Worry or not, we’ve landed on the side of further limiting liberties.

Similarly, we may end the war on terror, but we will still rain shock and awe on perceived enemies where they sleep, and — in the collateral damage we say we hate but ruefully accept — on the innocents sleeping nearby.

To Obama’s credit, he has ended the use of torture. We became temporarily insane after 9/11, willing to do almost anything to prevent the next attack. But torture, besides producing unreliable information, is contrary to our national soul and a blemish on our history.

We cannot express moral outrage at the actions of others when we are committing the morally outrageous.

Finally, to the larger point, the war on terror is not over and saying so won’t make it so. We may change our strategies, but we should not convince ourselves that our enemies are contained. Rather, they are like cicadas, rising from their subterranean berths to wreak havoc when the time is ripe. Let’s hope we’re ready when that time comes.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2013, Washington Post Writers Group

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE From an essay titled, “Why schools should stop using exit exams,” by P.L. Thomas, an associate professor of education at Furman University. This was published on his blog, http:// bit.ly/1aqtsS9.

While standardized testing has been a key component of education in the U.S. for a century, the accountability movement and the impact of high-stakes testing entered mainstream education in the early 1980s. One of the first uses of high-stakes testing then was the introduction of the exit exam, designed to prevent students from being passed along through the system and thus graduating without what proponents called basic skills. South Carolina was one of the first states to commit fully to the accountability movement, establishing standards, state tests, and linking graduation to exit exams.

In 2013, S.C. now sits poised to abandon the exit exam: “But S.C. high school students would no longer have to pass an exit exam to graduate if a state House bill becomes law — welcome news for the thousands of students who struggle year after year to pass both the test’s math and English sections.”

However, this bill does not mean S.C. will stop implementing those tests: “But because the test is used to determine whether S.C. schools and school districts meet state and federal accountability standards, students still would be required to take the exam.”

Sponsors and supporters of this bill should receive credit for recognizing the inherent flaw in honoring one data point (the exit exam) over years of multiple data points (course grades, course credits, GPA). In fact, deciding to drop student accountability for exit exam scores is justified by decades of data on the SAT, revealing that SAT scores remain less credible evidence of student readiness for college than GPA. However, ending high-stakes consequences for students taking exit exams doesn’t go nearly far enough. S.C., and states across the U.S., must end high-stakes testing and begin focusing reform and resources on the conditions of learning and teaching before outcomes can be evaluated in any valid way.

••• In “Just Look Me in the Eye Already,” The Wall Street Journal’s Sue Schellenberger discusses a growing modern trend. Read it online at www.wsj.com: You’re having a conversation with someone and suddenly his eyes drop to his smartphone or drift over your shoulder toward someone else.

It feels like this is happening more than ever — in meetings, at the dinner table, even at intimate cocktail parties — and there are signs that the decline of eye contact is a growing problem.

Adults make eye contact between 30 percent and 60 percent of the time in an average conversation, says the communications-analytics company Quantified Impressions. But the Austin, Texas, company says people should be making eye contact 60 percent to 70 percent of the time to create a sense of emotional connection, according to its analysis of 3,000 people speaking to individuals and groups.

One barrier to contact is the use of mobile devices for multitasking. Among twentysome-

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things, “it’s almost become culturally acceptable to answer that phone at dinner, or to glance down at the baseball scores,” says Noah Zandan, president of Quantified Impressions.

(A common feint, texting while maintaining eye contact, not only is difficult but also comes off as phony.)

Some psychologists point to FOMO, or “fear of missing out” on social opportunities, says a study published earlier this year in Computers in Human Behavior. Young adults who are dissatisfied with their lives or relationships feel compelled to check mobile gadgets repeatedly to see what social opportunities they are missing — even when they don’t enjoy it, the study says.

••• Former Goldman Sachs executive Robert Steven Kaplan, who now teaches at the Harvard Business School, offers advice on “What We’re Really Meant To Do,” which is the title of his new book. From www.wsj.com: How are college and business school graduates going wrong in their job search?

Most recent graduates do a good job. When they go wrong, it is often because they don’t sufficiently assess their own strengths and weaknesses and their passions — and then they fail to match those assessments with the jobs they are considering. This can happen because they are unduly swayed by what job is “hot” or “cool” according to their peers and classmates.

It is sometimes easier to do what your friends, family or friends think you should do than analyze your own skills and passions, and then match them to a potential new job.

What advice do you give people who are further along in their careers, such as senior leaders and CEOs, for example?

The greatest danger leaders can face is isolation and an inability to keep learning. Most leaders agree with this in concept but, upon reflection, realize they are more isolated than they thought. For example, as you become more senior, your people are less likely to give you bad news or criticize you for your shortcomings. In fact, most of your colleagues are subordinates who are more concerned with making a good impression on you than trying to give you coaching. As a result of this, leaders need to work harder to seek advice and encourage debate and disagreement. In addition, they have to work harder to see clients as well as solicit advice and constructive criticism from those who observe them. In short they have to work harder to fight isolation and they have to make a conscious effort to keep learning.

Have you figured out what you’re really meant to do?

What you’re really meant to do is a lifelong journey. There isn’t a final destination. It is a process of steps of trying to understand yourself, building competencies and adding value to others. It requires self-examination, hard work and building relationships with others. It takes character and leadership — and an ownership mindset. Like staying in shape, it is a constant process. So, I am still working on it and, I guess, I hope I always will be working on it.

The Item’s “Notable & Quotable” column is compiled by Graham Osteen. Send comments or ideas to graham@theitem.com.

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TUOMEY from Page A1 a settlement, on appropriate terms, at a level below the amount of the judgment,” Delery’s court filing says, showing government interest in resolving the case out of court even though a jury has already ruled and both sides are only waiting for the judge to decide the amount of damages.

On Tuesday, the holders of more than $74 million in tax-exempt bonds issued on Tuomey’s behalf learned that Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service has dropped its rating of the debt by two notches since the verdict — and it will damage the system’s credit profile further if executives don’t find a way to settle.

The ratings agency even named a settlement amount: $40 million.

“We, however, believe any settlements beyond $40 million would cause us to reassess Tuomey’s financial profile and could cause us to lower the rating further,” S&P analyst Margaret McNamara wrote in a ratings downgrade that was posted Tuesday to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s public filing system.

Hospital officials have not commented publicly beyond a May 9 email saying the hospital was disappointed in the verdict. “We continue to believe in Tuomey’s case and the people who work at the hospital,” public relations director Brenda Chase said in the statement. “We will look at our options and then move forward.”

The case is being watched nationally by the health care community because it could end up as one of the largest False Claims Act penalties ever levied against a single hospital. Although such lawsuits are relatively common in health care, the overwhelming majority are settled out of court, typically with agreements that allow the company to avoid admitting wrongdoing.

Tuomey officials have steadfastly denied doing

anything wrong, arguing that their physician compensation contractors were fully vetted by system attorneys who were following the letter of the law and CMS guidance.

Tuomey, which recorded $13 million income on $202 million in revenue in 2011, is the sole hospital in Sumter.

The hospital receives Medicaid disproportionate-share payments, which means that it serves a higher-than-average number of low-income residents.

The hospital informed bondholders earlier this month that it could be rendered insolvent if the judge awards damages in the higher range of the possible outcomes, the S&P note says.

Sandra Miller, attorney for the whistleblower who brought the initial legal case against Tuomey in 2005 leading to this month’s outcome, said Tuomey executives have not responded to overtures by the government to settle the case, even after the jury verdict.

“We are also certain that the government has never had any desire to jeopardize health care delivery in the Sumter community, nor is there any reason to believe it will be jeopardized as a result of the jury’s decision,” Miller said in an email, adding that her client, Dr. Michael Drakeford, continues to practice medicine at Tuomey.

“It is certainly Dr. Drakeford’s desire to see this matter resolved fairly.”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): the last word in astrology Take the initiative, make Don’t wait for things to the first move and come to you. Spring into eugenia LAST befriend someone. action and follow your Showing an effort will heart, dreams and wishes. bring you one step Use intelligence and closer to a workable solution and a lifelong sophistication to dazzle whomever you meet. connection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t take TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t feel limited chances. Financial, legal or medical problems by what others do or say. Someone from are likely if you don’t take precautions. your past will have something to offer, but Protect your assets and rely on your intuition make sure you know what’s expected in to guide you. return before making a commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Participate in GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make your move activities that allow you to show off. Your and do something worthwhile. Use charm, ability to charm and encourage others will knowledge and experience to compete help you make new connections that can be against someone who hasn’t been fair or of use to you. honest with you in the past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stick to your CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get out and mingle own ideas and plans. As soon as you let too with people you can discuss ideas with. many people get involved, you will lose Sharing and interacting will open doors to control. Leave time to engage in some stressnew possibilities. A serious attitude coupled relieving physical activity. with an unusual idea will capture attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Get out and have LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Offering assistance to a fun. Try something new or experience cause you believe in will enhance your different cultures. Make some personal reputation. A change in location or the way alterations that will enhance your you think will bring about an interest in appearance and relationship with someone trying something unique. special.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t give in to PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Problems at home emotional blackmail or someone trying to will escalate if you are excessive or difficult to outmaneuver you at work. Be ready to get along with. Be willing to compromise, counter any attack you face with facts and but don’t let anyone take advantage of you, formulas. Play to win. either.

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the seventh inning to win the opener at the Cheraw High School field 8-7 before giving up 10 runs in the bottom of the first inning in the second game on the way to a 14-10 loss.

“It’s a tough place to play in,” Post 68 head coach Billy Sylvester said of the field’s small dimensions. “It was kind of up and down for us; I mean we rally from six down to win the first game, and then we put ourselves down

pparently, the goal of the selection committee for the College World Series is to make sure the baseball teams from South Carolina and Clemson never, ever, ever, never get a chance to play each other in Omaha, Neb., again — unless both are top eight national seeds — like they did in 2010.

Exactly what those programs did to warrant the treatment they have the past three seasons is unclear, but someone on the committee has issues with two of the most steadily outstanding and supported programs in the country over the past 20 years or so.

Of course, everyone knows the Tigers will be making the trek to Columbia for the regional for the second straight year, but many people have forgotten when both hosted a regional in ‘11 that there regional winners Dennis were paired up BRUNSON against each other in the super regional. A rematch there didn’t occur because Connecticut won the Clemson regional.

A member of the selection committee said following the announcement of the pairings on Monday that the committee had “certain parameters” it had to follow. I assume by parameters he meant trying to keep teams within certain geographical regions in order to assure better attendance.

My response to that? Parameters smarameters.

It doesn’t matter who you throw on the field at Carolina Stadium this time of year, there are going to be between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the stands watching the Gamecocks. And you’d have between 5,000 and 6,000 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson if the Tigers are hosting.

If parameters are such an issue, why didn’t the committee keep Liberty and William & Mary in the commonwealth of Virginia where both Virginia and Virginia Tech are hosting regionals instead of shipping them to Columbia and Raleigh, N.C., respectively?

Neither of those programs receive the support of USC and Clemson. Also, why in the world are Elon and North Carolina Wilmington playing in Charlottesville, Va., instead of either in Raleigh or Chapel Hill?

And one final question? Why were Miami, Florida Atlantic

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Sumter’s Javon Martin connects on a pitch during the P-15’s 6-5, 10-inning loss to Cheraw on Wednesday at Riley Park in Sumter.

P-15’s fall 6-5 in extras

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Sumter P-15’s pitching struggled for the second straight game and this time it cost them.

After walking 10 batters in a 16-10 victory over Hartsville on Tuesday to open the American Legion baseball season, five Sumter pitchers walked eight more and hit two batters as well as Cheraw rallied for a 6-5 victory in 10 innings at Riley Park.

“This is very disappointing because we didn’t throw strikes or pitch well in the late innings,” said P-15’s head coach Curtis Johnson, whose team fell to 1-1 in League III after Cheraw tied the game in the ninth and won it in the 10th. “We’ve got to do a better job of throwing strikes.”

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Sumter P-15’s starting pitcher Jacob Watcher throws during Wednesday’s 6-5 loss to Cheraw at Riley Park.

Michael Bullard led off the Cheraw 10th with an iinfield single off of P-15’s relief pitcher Will Smith, the fifth Sum-

ter pitcher of the game. After Smith retired the next two batters, Bullard stole second. Caleb Pate hit a deep fly ball to right-center field that right fielder River Soles appeared to have a beat on after a long run. However, Soles couldn’t hold on to the ball and Bullard scored.

Rob Kerrison pitched two scoreless innings for Cheraw, including a 1-2-3 10th, for the victory.

Sumter led 5-3 entering the ninth when Johnson went to Taylor McFaddin, but the move didn’t work out.

After striking out Chase Freeman to start the inning, Colby Croxton singled before Pate popped up on the infield for the second out. McFaddin hit Trent Allen with a pitch and walked James SEE P-15’S, PAGE B2

Late run grounds Jets 8-7 in opener

Manning-Santee splits with Cheraw

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DALZELL — Josh Lane bounced an infield roller between short and third that scored Lance Blevins from third base with one out in the top of the ninth inning to give West Columbia Post 79 an 8-7 victory over the CAMPBELL Dalzell-Shaw Post 175 Jets in the two team’s season opener at Thomas Sumter Academy’s General Field on Wednesday.

The Jets led 6-2 after scor-

AMERICAN LEGION SCHEDULE Senior Today Camden at Manning 7:30 p.m.

Friday Sumter at Camden, 7 p.m.

Hartsville at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Dalzell at Orangeburg, 7 p.m.

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Sumter at South Florence, 7 p.m.

ing four times in the sixth inning, but Post 79 scored three runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 6-6. Both SEE JETS, PAGE B2

CHERAW — Manning-Santee Post 68 rallied from a 6-run deficit to win the first game of its season-opening American Legion baseball doubleheader against Cheraw on KEELS Tuesday, but couldn’t overcome a 9-run deficit in the second game.

Manning scored three runs in the top of

USC’s English carves own path in CF

BY DARRYL SLATER Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Tanner English, South Carolina’s center fielder of the future, stood alongside Jackie Bradley Jr. and Evan Marzilli, two of the Gamecocks’ best ever at the position.

English had just arrived at USC in the fall of 2011. He soon found himself fielding fly balls at practice with Bradley, who turned pro after the 2011 season, and Marzilli, who would replace Bradley in 2012, then also leave school early to play for pay.

English was a lifelong center

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fielder, faster than both Bradley and Marzilli. English knew how to play the position, but was smart enough to understand he wasn’t an expert. So he watched and listened. He saw how quickly Bradley and Marzilli got jumps on fly balls.

Then he learned that the best center fielders react fast, but not too fast.

English’s instinct on a fly ball was basic — immediately sprint after it. Even if he caught the ball, he wasn’t always taking the best route to it. When this happened in practice, Bradley approached him and encouraged him to be patient, wait after the ball was hit, and make sure he took the proper route — even if this meant he didn’t catch it. Creating good habits and new instincts mattered more in practice anyway.

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Following in the footsteps of Jackie Bradley Jr. and Evan Marzilli, USC center fielder Tanner English has carved his own path for the Gamecocks, who begin NCAA regional play on Friday in Columbia.

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Jays shut down Braves 3-0 ATLANTA — Melky Cabrera had three hits, including a 2-run single, and four Toronto pitchers combined on a 4-hitter to lead the Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves, 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Last-place Toronto went with a CABRERA pitcher-bycommittee approach to fill a hole in the rotation.

Esmil Rogers lasted 3 1/3 innings in his first start since 2011, and two pitchers just up from the minors shut down the Braves. Juan Perez (1-0) went 2 2/3 innings, Neil Wagner got through the seventh and eighth, and Casey Janssen earned his 11th save with a 1-2-3 ninth.

Meanwhile, Atlanta starter Kris Medlen (1-6) took a liner off the left leg in the second and didn’t return the next inning because of a contusion to his upper calf. He is expected to make his next start.

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PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez’s 2-run double sparked a seventh-inning rally and Pittsburgh beat Detroit 5-3.

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CLEVELAND — Justin Masterson pitched six solid innings, Jason Giambi and Mark Reynolds homered, and Cleveland broke a 5-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over Cincinnati.

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BALTIMORE — Chris Davis went 4-for-4 with two home runs, and Baltimore rallied from four runs down, overcoming three homers by Ryan Zimmerman in the process, to beat Washington Nationals 9-6.

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CHICAGO — Dioner Navarro hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting from both sides of the plate at Wrigley Fieldand leading the Chicago Cubs over the White Sox 9-3.

PHILLIES RED SOX

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PHILADELPHIA — Domonic Brown hit a pair of homers, Erik Kratz and Ryan Howard also had solo shots to back Kyle Kendrick and Philadelphia beat Boston 4-3.

METS YANKEES

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NEW YORK — Slumping infielders Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada sparked a 5-run first inning that kept the New York Mets sailing along in this surprising Subway Series with a 9-4 victory over the Yankees.

From wire reports

SPORTS ITEMS

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Bobcats introduce Clifford as new coach CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Bobcats have hired longtime NBA assistant coach Steve Clifford as their new head coach.

Clifford was introduced at a press conference Wednesday.

An assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, Clifford spent five seasons (2007-12) working as an assistant under Stan Van Gundy in Orlando. He was also as an assistant CLIFFORD coach with the Houston Rockets for four years and with the New York Knicks for three.

JUNIOR P-15’S WIN OPENER

The Sumter Junior American Legion baseball team opened its season with a 7-1 victory over Turbeville on Tuesday at Riley Park.

Edward McMillan pitched four shutout innings to pick up the win for the Junior P-15’s. He had four strikeouts while walking one and allowing two hits.

Chase Belk worked the final three innings to get the save. He had six strikeouts while walking four and allowing one hit.

Dante Hartman and Matthew Miles each had a hit, scored a run and drew a walk for Sumter. Evan Todd had a hit and two runs, while Dalton Kirkhart scored

JETS from Page B1 teams scored single runs in the eighth to make it 7-7 as the game entered the final frame.

“I am about to tell my team this is the classic case of a team beating themselves,” Jets coach Steve Campbell said after the game. “We had a couple of bad pickoff plays, and when we needed to make the plays in the field, we did not execute.

We have a young team, and tonight was a learning experience for us.”

two runs and McMillan had a double.

Steven Cox had two hits, including a double, for Turbeville. Payton Coker scored the run.

Sumter plays at South Florence on Thursday at 7 p.m.

PATERNO LAWYER SAYS ESTATE TO SUE NCAA

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The estate of the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno and several university trustees and former players plan to sue the NCAA over the landmark sanctions against the university for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

The Paterno family’s attorney, Wick Sollers, is telling Bob Costas on the NBC Sports Network’s “Costas Tonight’’ show airing Wednesday evening that former coaches and faculty members are part of the suit. Sollers said NCAA president Mark Emmert and Oregon State president Edward Ray — who was chair of the NCAA’s executive committee — are also named in the planned litigation.

The lawsuit also takes issue with the NCAA’s use of former FBI director Louis Freeh’s scathing findings for the university on the scandal in levying the strict sanctions last July.

Dalzell starter Jeremy Harmon and West Columbia starter Blake Poland kept the game scoreless for the first two innings. Post 79 took the lead in the third when they picked up a pair of 2-out runs. Caleb Tallon reached on an infield error that placed him at second base and scored when Wesley Williams lined a single to make it 1-0 as Tallon was able to slide around the tag of catcher Ryan Miller. Williams scored on Austin Hawley’s single to put Post 79 up 2-0.

The Jets bats woke up in the bottom of the third when David Hayden, Mi-

P-15’s from Page B1 Davis to load the bases. Dylan Burtell came through with his second hit of the game, this one driving in two runs to tie it at 5-5.

“We just didn’t pitch well late in the game, and that’s something we’ve got to do a better job of,” Johnson said.

Cheraw, which improved to 2-1, left 14 runners on base and the P-15’s stranded 12.

Ten of the 12 P-15’s were in

From wire reports chal Hoge and Juan Gardner hit consecutive 1-out singles to load the bases.

But Poland worked out of the jam by getting Matt Holloman to foul out and the struck out Harmon.

In the fourth, the Jets finally got on the scoreboard when Bishop led off with a double and scored on Miller’s 2-out single that pulled Post 175 to within 2-1.

In the bottom of the fifth, Harmon chopped a single into right to score Gardner to tie the game 2-2.

The Jets took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the sixth when Hoge laid down a perfect squeeze bunt that scored Logan Ingram.

scoring position.

“We just didn’t come through with the clutch hit when we needed except for maybe one time,” Johnson said.

The P-15’s broke out on top with three runs in the bottom of the third. McFaddin drew a walk from Cheraw starting pitcher Kaleb Leviner to begin the inning before being forced at second on a Javon Martin fielder’s choice.

Martin stole second, went to third on a groundout and scored on a passed ball.

Andrew Reardon drew a walk and went to third on

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

TODAY 5 a.m. -- Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Paris (ESPN2).

9 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Nordea Masters First Round from Stockholm (GOLF).

Noon -- College Softball: College World Series Game One from Oklahoma City -- Nebraska vs. Washington (ESPN2).

2 p.m. -- College Softball: College World Series Game Two from Oklahoma City -- Tennessee vs. Florida (ESPN2).

2:10 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs (WGN).

2:30 p.m. -- PGA Golf: The Memorial First Round from Dublin, Ohio (GOLF).

6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. -- College Softball: College World Series Game Three from Oklahoma City -- Arizona State vs. Texas (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: New York Mets at New York Yankees (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Toronto at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

8:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Final Series Game Five -- Indiana at Miami (TNT).

9 p.m. -- College Softball: College World Series Game Four from Oklahoma City -- Michigan vs. Oklahoma (ESPN2).

5 a.m. -- Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s and Women’s Third-Round Matches from Paris (ESPN2).

MLB STANDINGS American League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 32 21 .604 – New York 30 21 .588 1 Baltimore 28 24 .538 31/2 Tampa Bay 27 24 .529 4 Toronto 22 30 .423 91/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 29 21 .580 – Cleveland 27 24 .529 21/2 Chicago 24 26 .480 5 Kansas City 21 28 .429 71/2 Minnesota 21 28 .429 71/2 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 32 20 .615 – Oakland 30 23 .566 21/2 Los Angeles 23 29 .442 9 Seattle 22 30 .423 10 Houston 15 37 .288 17 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 7, Toronto 6, 10 innings Colorado 2, Houston 1 Washington 9, Baltimore 3 Pittsburgh 1, Detroit 0, 11 innings Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 7, Miami 6 N.Y. Mets 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Philadelphia 3, Boston 1 Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 5, 14 innings St. Louis 4, Kansas City 1 Chicago Cubs at Chicago, ppd., rain Oakland 6, San Francisco 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 0 San Diego 6, Seattle 1 Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Chicago White Sox 3 Boston at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Toronto at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Houston at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Seattle at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Today’s Games Arizona (Miley 3-4) at Texas (D.Holland 4-2), 2:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Peavy 6-2) at Chicago Cubs (Wood 4-3), 2:20 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 5-4) at San Diego (Cashner 4-2), 3:40 p.m.

Oakland (Griffin 5-3) at San Francisco (Zito 3-3), 3:45 p.m.

Boston (Morales 0-0) at Philadelphia (Pettibone 3-0), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (H.Bailey 3-3) at Cleveland (Kazmir 2-2), 7:05 p.m.

Detroit (Fister 5-2) at Pittsburgh (Locke 5-1), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-1), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Haren 4-5) at Baltimore (F.Garcia 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (M.Moore 8-0) at Miami (Nolasco 3-5), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 4-6) at Atlanta (Minor 6-2), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 1-5) at Minnesota (Walters 1-0), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 5-3) at St. Louis (Wacha 0-0), 8:15 p.m.

Houston (Harrell 3-6) at Colorado (Nicasio 4-1), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Lilly 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Vargas 4-3), 10:05 p.m.

National League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 31 20 .608 – Washington 27 25 .519 41/2 Philadelphia 25 27 .481 61/2 New York 20 29 .408 10 Miami 13 39 .250 181/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 34 17 .667 – Cincinnati 33 19 .635 11/2 Pittsburgh 32 20 .615 21/2 Chicago 21 30 .412 13 Milwaukee 19 31 .380 141/2 West Division W L Pct GB Arizona 30 22 .577 – Colorado 28 24 .538 2 San Francisco 28 24 .538 2 San Diego 23 28 .451 61/2 Los Angeles 22 28 .440 7 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 7, Toronto 6, 10 innings Colorado 2, Houston 1 Washington 9, Baltimore 3 Pittsburgh 1, Detroit 0, 11 innings Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 7, Miami 6 N.Y. Mets 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Philadelphia 3, Boston 1 Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 5, 14 innings St. Louis 4, Kansas City 1 Chicago Cubs at Chicago, ppd., rain Oakland 6, San Francisco 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 0 San Diego 6, Seattle 1 Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Chicago White Sox 3 Boston at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Soles’ single to right, with Soles going to second when right fielder Burtell didn’t come up with the ball cleanly.

Thomas Walker blooped the ball into right for a 2-run single to make it 3-0.

Cheraw got two runs back in the top of the fourth. After Jacob Watcher had held Cheraw hitless through the first three innings, Freeman started the fourth with a single, and Croxton followed with a single to right to send him to third. Freeman came home on Caleb Pate’s infield single and Croxton scored on James Davis’ groundout.

| Toronto at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Houston at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Seattle at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Today’s Games Arizona (Miley 3-4) at Texas (D.Holland 4-2), 2:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Peavy 6-2) at Chicago Cubs (Wood 4-3), 2:20 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 5-4) at San Diego (Cashner 4-2), 3:40 p.m.

Oakland (Griffin 5-3) at San Francisco (Zito 3-3), 3:45 p.m.

Boston (Morales 0-0) at Philadelphia (Pettibone 3-0), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (H.Bailey 3-3) at Cleveland (Kazmir 2-2), 7:05 p.m.

Detroit (Fister 5-2) at Pittsburgh (Locke 5-1), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-1), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Haren 4-5) at Baltimore (F.Garcia 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (M.Moore 8-0) at Miami (Nolasco 3-5), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 4-6) at Atlanta (Minor 6-2), 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 1-5) at Minnesota (Walters 1-0), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 5-3) at St. Louis (Wacha 0-0), 8:15 p.m.

Houston (Harrell 3-6) at Colorado (Nicasio 4-1), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Lilly 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Vargas 4-3), 10:05 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 2, Indiana 2 Wednesday, May 22: Miami 103, Indiana 102, OT Friday, May 24: Indiana 97, Miami 93 Sunday, May 26: Miami 114, Indiana 96 Tuesday, May 28: Indiana 99, Miami 92 Thursday, May 30: Indiana at Miami, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 1: Miami at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. x-Monday, June 3: Indiana at Miami, 8:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 4, Memphis 0 Sunday, May 19: San Antonio 105, Memphis 83 Tuesday, May 21: San Antonio 93, Memphis 89, OT Saturday, May 25: San Antonio 104, Memphis 93, OT Monday, May 27: San Antonio 93, Memphis 86

NHL PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 3, Chicago 3 Wednesday, May 15: Chicago 4, Detroit 1 Saturday, May 18: Detroit 4, Chicago 1 Monday, May 20: Detroit 3, Chicago 1 Thursday, May 23: Detroit 2, Chicago 0 Saturday, May 25: Chicago 4, Detroit 1 Monday, May 27: Chicago 4, Detroit 3 Wednesday, May 29: Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles 4, San Jose 3 Tuesday, May 14: Los Angeles 2, San Jose 0 Thursday, May 16: Los Angeles 4, San Jose 3 Saturday, May 18: San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1, OT Tuesday, May 21: San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1 Thursday, May 23: Los Angeles 3, San Jose 0 Sunday, May 26: San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1 Tuesday, May 28: Los Angeles 2, San Jose 1 CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, June 1: Boston at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 3: Boston at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5: Pittsburgh at Boston, 8 p.m.

Friday, June 7: Pittsburgh at Boston, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, June 9: Boston at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. x-Tuesday, June 11: Pittsburgh at Boston TBD x-Wednesday, June 12: Boston at Pittsburgh, TBD

TENNIS French Open Results

By The Associated Press Wednesday At Stade Roland Garros Paris Purse: $28.4 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round David Ferrer (4), Spain, def. Albert Montanes, Spain, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3.

Marin Cilic (10), Croatia, def. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6), France, def. Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-3.

Kevin Anderson (23), South Africa, def. Evgeny Donskoy, Russia, 6-7 (8), 6-1, 7-5, 6-2.

Jeremy Chardy (25), France, def. Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain, 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.

Tommy Robredo (32), Spain, def. Igor Sijsling, Netherlands, 6-7 (2), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1.

Andreas Seppi (20), Italy, def. Blaz Kavcic, Slovenia, 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (2), 4-6, 6-3.

Milos Raonic (14), Canada, def. Michael Llodra, France, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Gilles Simon (15), France, def. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.

Nicolas Almagro (11), Spain, def. Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3.

Gael Monfils, France, def. Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2.

Julien Benneteau (30), France, def. Tobias Kamke, Germany, 7-6 (9), 7-5, 5-7, 0-6, 6-4.

Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Somdev Devvarman, India, 6-2, 6-1, 6-1.

Sam Querrey (18), United States, def. Jan Hajek, Czech Republic, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.

Women First Round Victoria Azarenka (3), Belarus, def. Elena Vesnina, Russia, 6-1, 6-4.

Petra Kvitova (7), Czech Republic, def. Aravane Rezai, France, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Second Round Agnieszka Radwanska (4), Poland, def. Mallory Burdette, United States, 6-3, 6-2.

Angelique Kerber (8), Germany, def. Jana Cepelova, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-2.

Varvara Lepchenko (29), United States, def. Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, 7-6 (5), 6-1.

Carla Suarez Navarro (20), Spain, def. Shelby Rogers, United States, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Sorana Cirstea (26), Romania, def. Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 6-1, 6-4.

Bojana Jovanovski, Serbia, def. Caroline Wozniacki (10), Denmark, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

Sabine Lisicki (32), Germany, def. Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor, Spain, 6-4, 6-0.

Roberta Vinci (15), Italy, def. Galina Voskoboeva, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

Petra Cetkovska, Czech Republic, def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (19), Russia, 7-5, 2-6, 6-4.

Serena Williams (1), United States, def. Caroline Garcia, France, 6-1, 6-2.

Sara Errani (5), Italy, def. Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, 6-1, 6-1.

Ana Ivanovic (14), Serbia, def. Mathilde Johansson, France, 6-2, 6-2.

Sumter got a run in the sixth. Smith reached on an infield single, stole second and scored on McFaddin’s 2-out single.

Johnson decided to pull Jacob Watcher after six innings and brought in sidearmer Paul Joseph Krouse to start the seventh. Krouse retired the first batter on one pitch and then gave up a hit to Tristen Campbell. He proceeded to walk the next three batters to force in a run and make it 4-3.

Johnson brought Phillip Watcher to the mound and he struck out Croxton and Pate — the Nos. 3 and 4 hitters in

Cheraw’s lineup — to end the threat.

Jacob Watcher allowed just four hits while striking out six and walking two.

The P-15’s made it 5-3 with a run in the seventh. Martin drew a leadoff walk and eventually scored on Reardon’s base hit.

Cheraw loaded the bases again in the eighth against Phillip Watcher. Trent Allen drew a leadoff walk, Burtell had a 1-out single and Campbell reached on an error.

Watcher struck out RJ Turner and Michael Bullard to get out of his own mess this time, again allowing no runs.

SPORTS

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

THE ITEM

Pacers, Heat prepare for crucial Game 5

BY TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press MIAMI — Several times around the start of these playoffs, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra insisted that the postseason path his team would wind up navigating had the potential to be more challenging than the route they took to the NBA championship a year ago.

He’s apparently correct, probably to his own chagrin.

The defending NBA champion Heat are in a bit of trouble. They can’t get enough rebounds, can’t get Dwyane Wade on track, can’t get consistency out of Chris Bosh — and will likely see all those story lines either grow exponentially or basically disappear tonight, when they host to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of a super-competitive Eastern Conference finals that’s now knotted at two games apiece.

“We have a great locker room of Alpha competitors,’’ Spoelstra said Wednesday.

“And so they take this very seriously. We’re playing against a worthy opponent and if we don’t play well, they beat us. If they don’t play well and we impose our identity, we beat them. That’s what this is all about. So let’s lace `em up and let’s get ready for Game 5.’’

Game 6 will be in Indiana on Saturday night, while the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs keep waiting to see who they’ll face in the NBA Finals starting on June 6.

History says the Game 5

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana’s Roy Hibbert, left, and Miami’s LeBron James look to lead their respective teams to victory tonight in a critical Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Miami.

winner when a series is tied at 2-2 has a colossal upper hand, though that’s an axiom that the Heat both proved and disproved last season.

When the Heat and Pacers split the first four games of their second-round series last year, Miami rolled to a 115-83 home win in Game 5 and captured the series in six games. One round later, Miami lost a home Game 5 of the East finals to Boston, then went on the road for Game 6 and got a virtuoso 45-point night from LeBron James to stave off elimination before coming home and winning a nailbiter of a Game 7 to advance.

MANNING from Page B1 nine runs in the second game.

“I’m proud of the way the guys kept battling back and coming back, but then it was disappointing that we kept putting ourselves in such deep holes.”

In the first game, Blake Winans’ sacrifice fly drove in the run that put Man-

ning in front for good. Winans also hit a home run earlier in the game.

Post 68’s rally made a winner out of Zach Graham, while Russell Thompson came on in the bottom of the seventh to get the save.

Justin McArthur had three hits, including a double, in the first game while Jamal Keels had two doubles.

In the nightcap, Manning got a run in the top of the first, but left the bases loaded when Keels took a called strike three for the final out of the inning.

“The pitch was up in his eyes, and

BRUNSON from Page B1 and Florida all shipped out of the Sunshine State when there is a perfectly good regional going on in Tallahassee hosted

by Florida State? OK, I have more questions. At the very least, why couldn’t have Miami come to Columbia as the No. 2

Given all that, it’s no wonder why Spoelstra said the Heat aren’t looking back at any series as a blueprint for how the final acts of this one should go.

“We don’t need confidence to go into any game,’’ James said. “We’re a confident bunch. We’re excited to get the opportunity to go back to our home and play Game 5.’’

Confidence is not exactly in short supply around the Pacers right now, either.

Indiana came into the series saying — and believing — that it could find a way to oust the team that was virtually preordained as a champion entering these playoffs.

seed and Clemson gone to Louisville, Ky., to serve as the No. 2 seed in that regional or have Clemson go to the Starkville, Miss., regional as the No. 2 seed and have South Alabama come to Columbia?

There is no logic to the deci-

That hasn’t changed.

The statistical trends probably aren’t surprising.

The Heat have scored 402 points, the Pacers 394. The Heat have shot 47 percent from the field, the Pacers 46 percent. The Pacers have shot 37 percent from 3-point range, the Heat 34 percent.

Miami is better at forcing turnovers, the Pacers are better at rebounding. Miami has forced Indiana into 14 more turnovers in the series, but the Pacers are outrebounding the Heat by 10 boards per game. Pacers center Roy Hibbert is averaging 12 rebounds; Bosh has grabbed 13 rebounds — total.

the umpire called it a strike,”Sylvester said. “Then we’re throwing pitches right down the middle, and he won’t call them strikes. That helped them get 10 runs with two outs.”

The closest Post 68 got was the final 14-10 score. Keels had three doubles in the second game, while McArthur picked up three more hits — two doubles and a triple.

Winans took the loss.

Manning-Santee plays Camden in its home opener today at Monarch Field beginning at 7:30 p.m.

sions that are made. One can’t help but think this is driven by the small population in our state and the number of television viewers that would be available for the CWS on ESPN. However, it’s hard to imagine there’s another state in this country where the love for college baseball is so great.

That’s just me throwing a

possible reason out there, but I’d rather hear that than the parameters schtick.

One thing I know; this is unfair to the two teams and to their fans. There are those fans out there who want to see Carolina and Clemson play each other whenever possible, and that’s all good and well. However, there is no

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ENGLISH from Page B1 “Every time you do it, you can start making that first reaction right off the bat, and with the perfect route,” English said. “And you get to way more balls.

Just being out there with those guys, there’s no other training that’s better than that.”

Bradley, who was called up Wednesday by the Boston Red Sox, also worked out at USC last fall. He and English again talked center field strategy in practice.

Between English’s natural speed and the tactics he learned from Bradley and Marzilli, he has become one of college baseball’s best defensive center fielders as a sophomore this season.

English, who played left field last season, has 136 put-outs this year and just one error. He is maintaining a tradition that saw Marzilli make two errors in 2012 and Bradley have one in 2011.

English was a 13thround Major League Baseball draft pick out of high school, and could go higher next season if he can improve his hitting. He hit .298 last year, second on the team, but had a .341 on-base percentage because he struck out 71 times and walked 14. USC coach Chad Holbrook had him switch hit this season, to decrease his strikeouts, but English had to return to only hitting right-handed because of a shoulder injury.

Still, while his batting average is down to .262 entering Friday’s NCAA tournament opener against Saint Louis, his on-base percentage is .368 and he has 40 strikeouts and 20 walks — valuable progress because his quickness can change games in center field or on the base paths.

He stole 12 of 15 bases last year and is four of nine this season.

reason why they should be placed in the same regional, and there aren’t many circumstances I can see where their regionals should be bracketed together, especially with both as No. 1 seeds.

What can be done about this?

Vote all the crooks out of office!

Oh yeah, that’s Congress. That’s an entirely different story.

NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL REGIONALS

By The Associated Press Double Elimination x-if necessary At English Field Blacksburg, Va. Friday, May 31 Game 1 — Coastal Carolina (37-21) vs. Oklahoma (40-19), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — UConn (40-19) at Virginia Tech (38-20), 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

At Davenport Field Charlottesville, Va. Game 1 — Army (29-21) at Virginia (47-10), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Elon (32-28) vs. UNC Wilmington (37-21), 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

At Boshamer Stadium Chapel Hill, N.C. Game 1 — Towson (29-28) vs. Florida Atlantic (39-20), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Canisius (42-15) at North Carolina (52-8), 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

At Doak Field Raleigh, N.C. Game 1 — William & Mary (37-22) vs. Mississippi (37-22), 2 p.m.

Game 2 — Binghamton (30-23) at N.C. State (44-14), 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 2 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

At Carolina Stadium Columbia Game 1 — Liberty (34-27) vs. Clemson (39-20), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Saint Louis (41-19) at South Carolina (39-18), 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 2 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

At Jim Patterson Stadium Louisville, Ky. Game 1 — Oklahoma State (39-17) vs. Miami (36-23), 2 p.m.

Game 2 — Bowling Green (24-29) at Louisville (46-12), 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, Noon Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, Noon Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 4 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.

At Dick Howser Stadium Tallahassee, Fla. Game 1 — Troy (40-18) vs. Alabama (34-26), Noon Game 2 — Savannah State (33-21) at Florida State (44-15), 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, Noon Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, Noon Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 5 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 4 p.m.

At Bart Kaufman Field Bloomington, Ind. Game 1 — Florida (29-28) vs. Austin Peay (45-13), 1 p.m.

Game 2 — Valparaiso (31-26) at Indiana (43-14), 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 2 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

At Hawkins Field Nashville, Tenn.

Game 1 — Illinois (34-18) vs. Georgia Tech (34-25), 2 p.m.

Game 2 — ETSU (36-22) at Vanderbilt (51-9), 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

At Dudy Noble Field Starkville, Miss.

Game 1 — Mercer (43-16) vs. South Alabama (42-18), 3 p.m.

Game 2 — Central Arkansas (39-20) at Mississippi State (43-17), 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 3 p.m.

At Alex Box Stadium Baton Rouge, La. Game 1 — Jackson State (34-20) at LSU (52-9), 3 p.m.

Game 2 — Sam Houston State (37-20) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (41-18), 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

At Tointon Family Stadium Manhattan, Kan. Game 1 — Wichita State (39-26) at Kansas State (41-17), 3 p.m.

Game 2 — Bryant (44-16-1) vs. Arkansas (37-20), 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

At PK Park Eugene, Ore. Game 1 — San Francisco (34-22) vs. Rice (41-17), 5 p.m.

Game 2 — South Dakota State (35-22) at Oregon (45-14), 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 5 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 9 p.m.

At Goss Stadium Corvallis, Ore. Game 1 — UC Santa Barbara (34-23) vs. Texas A&M (32-27), 3 p.m.

Game 2 — UTSA (35-23) at Oregon State (45-10), 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 8 p.m.

At Goodwin Field Fullerton, Calif.

Game 1 — New Mexico (37-20) vs. Arizona State (35-20-1), 7 p.m.

Game 2 — Columbia (27-19) at Cal State Fullerton (48-8), 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 7 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 7 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 11 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBA At Jackie Robinson Stadium Los Angeles Game 1 — San Diego (35-23) vs. Cal Poly (39-17), 5 p.m.

Game 2 — San Diego State (31-29) at UCLA (39-17), 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Game 3 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 5 p.m.

Game 4 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 Game 5 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 5 p.m.

Game 6 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 9 p.m.

Monday, June 3 x-Game 7 — Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBA

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WARREN D. KINDELL ELGIN — Warren DeAunte Kindell, 24, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital, Columbia.

He was born Dec. 7, 1988, in Manning, a son of Clarence Patrick and Arleatha Kindell Toland and Ronald S. and Valarie KINDELL York. He received his formal education at Ridgeview High School in Columbia and graduated in 2007. Warren accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined First Northeast Baptist Church, where he was a member of the youth choir, men’s choir, young men for Christ and men’s ministry. He was employed with the Department of Juvenile Justice, Broad River Road, Columbia.

Survivors are his parents, Patrick (Arleatha) Toland and Ronald (Valarie) York; three brothers, Kendall Toland, Ronald Jr. and Trent York; one sister, Claryssa Toland; maternal grandparents, Coleman (Willie Mae) Williams; and paternal grandparents, Rebecca York, and Joe Louis (Katie) Toland.

Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at First Northeast Baptist Church, 311 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229.

The celebratory service for Warren DeAunte Kindell will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Northeast Baptist Church, 311 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229, with Pastor Stephen Masolwa officiating, and the Rev. Sam Miller and Minister Anthony Davis assisting.

Mr. Kindell will lie in repose one hour prior to service.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Clarence Patrick and Arleatha Toland, 81 Camp Creek Drive, Elgin.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

LULA S. THOMPSON Lula Scott Thompson, widow of Allen Thompson, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at her home, 257 W. Williams St., Sumter.

Born April 28, 1933, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Dave and Adrie Washington Scott.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home.

Funeral services will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

GEORGE H. FLEMING PAMPLICO — George Henry Fleming, age 40, of Hartford, Conn., and formerly of Johnsonville, died on Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Hartford.

Arrangements will be announced by People’s Funeral Home of Pamplico.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother, Cora Eaddy Fleming, 414 1st Ave., Pamplico.

ANDREW W. PHILLIPS Andrew William Phillips, 19, son of William C. “Bill” Phillips and Theresa MacNeil Phillips, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital in Columbia.

He was born Aug. 24, 1993, in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a member of Bible Fellowship Church, a 2012 graduate of Crestwood High School, and a student at USC Sumter.

Survivors include his parents of Sumter; a sister, Katherine “Katie” Phillips of the home; paternal grandmother, Jane Phillips of Goldsboro, N.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Homer Phillips; and his maternal grandparents, Denis MacNeil and Mary Esser.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.

Sunday at Bible Fellowship Church with the Rev. James Ketchum officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 2920 Danville Lane.

Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

DAISY M. SMITH Daisy M. Calvin Lewis Smith, widow of Charles B. Smith, was born May 1, 1947, in Clarendon County, to the late Ed and Viola Duham Calvin. She departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2013.

Daisy received her early education at St. Jude’s Catholic School and later with Sumter Adult Education, where she received her GED. At an early age, she accepted Christ and faithfully attended Allen Chapel AME Church.

Later she moved her membership to Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully on the usher’s ministry until her health failed. Daisy was employed with Sumter School District as a custodian for more than 20 years; at the Department of Health and Environmental Control as a certified nursing assistant for 16 years; and as an entrepreneur with Avon.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: two sons, Charles B. Smith of Landover, Md., and James M. Smith of Sumter; three daughters, Jacqueline House (Stanley) of Newburgh, N.Y., Cecelia Mobley (Wayne) of Sumter and Betty Washington (William) of Columbia; six sisters, Norma C. Maple of Sumter, Gloria C. Brooks of Sumter, Arlean C. Witherspoon of Goose Creek, Carolyn Howard (Frank) of Sumter, Alice B. McKenzie of Sumter and Meochia Ford (James) of Varnville; one brother, Eddie “Pete” Calvin;

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11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Doris Smith; a godchild, Courtney B. Maple; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and a devoted friend and caregiver, Ernestine Johnson.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Sister Smith will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with Pastor Marion H. Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Smith Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 1258 Mooneyham Road, Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc. rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

SADIE MAE K. ELLISON MANNING — Sadie Mae Kinder Ellison, widow of the Rev. John Henry Ellison, heard her master’s call on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Providence Hospital, Columbia.

Born Feb. 27, 1938, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Maggie Pearson Kinder. Mrs. Ellison was a resident of White Oak Manor, Columbia, for eight years.

Prior to moving to Columbia, she worked as an inspector with Federal Mogul of Summerton. She was a devoted member of Elizabeth Baptist Church before illness limited her activities.

Survivors include four daughters, MaLinda Ham of the home, Marilyn (Bennie) Rich of Willingboro, N.J., Pastor Dr. Sherry (Brooks) Williamson of Johnston and Patricia EllisonBurwell of Columbia; five sons, Chester Kinder of Newark, N.J., Richard Kinder of East Or-

ange, N.J., John Ellison Jr. and Lenard Ellison, both of Davis Station, and Rodrick Ellison of the home; one brother, Joseph (Florence) Kinder of Norwalk, Conn.; and three sisters, Addie Booker of Inwood, N.Y., Carolyn (Willie) Parker of Newark and Joyce Epps of Florence.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie Jr., Norman and Charlie Kinder.

Service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Elizabeth Baptist Church with the Apostle Dr. Brooks S. Williamson, Remnant Ministries, officiating.

Interment will follow in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 1842 George Harvin Road, Ram Bay community, Manning.

Online condolences may be sent to Flemingdelaine@aol.com.

Fleming-DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel is in charge of services.

HATTIE S. RICE Hattie “Little Sister” Sharper Rice, 96, widow of Norris Rice, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at her residence.

She was born June 7, 1916, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Wilson and Blanche Butler Sharper.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 829 S. Main St., Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

ELEASE D. CHICK Elease Davis Chick, widow of Willie Chick, was born on June 9, 1940, in Sumter, to the late Henry and Sarah Singleton Davis. She departed this life on May 23, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Elease, affectionately known as “Lisa,” was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She lived in Washington, D.C., for 40 years. Her employment included working for Sun Trust Bank and St. Elizabeth Hospital for many years.

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mourn and cherish her memories: two sons, Willie Earl (Evonne) Davis of Sumter and Herbert Davis of Washington, D.C.; one stepdaughter, Sandra Chick of Washington, D.C.; four sisters, Janie Prioleau of Dalzell, Ethel (Frank) Clea of Sumter, Minnie Donaldson of Washington, D.C., and Mamie (Teddy) Lucas of Arizona; a brother-inlaw, John Mosely of Connecticut; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Davis of Detroit, Mich., and Mary Davis of Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a special niece, Minnie (Robert) Russell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Mrs. Chick will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, with Pastor Thomas Habersham officiating.

Interment will follow in High Hills AME Church Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister, Janie Prioleau, 5545 Shakemia Road, Dalzell, SC 29040.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc. rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

FRANK VAUGHN Jr. Frank Vaughn Jr., 73, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 6, 1939, in Sumter County, a son of Willie Beck Lemon Vaughn and the late Frank Vaughn Sr. The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother, 4960 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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Federer, Serena advance at French Open

BY STEVEN WINE The Associated Press PARIS — Roger Federer walked onto Court Suzanne Lenglen, smiled when greeted with applause and looked up into the stands, where three youngsters waved a banner that read, “Roger 4 Ever.’’

Forever? Probably not, but Federer easily outlasted qualifier Somdev Devvarman in the second round of the French Open, winning 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 Wednesday.

Top-ranked Serena Williams also showed staying power, extending her career-best winning FEDERER streak to 26 matches by beating wild card Caroline Garcia of France, 6-1, 6-2.

While Williams looks unbeatable of late, Federer has yet to win a tournament this year, the first time he has arrived at Roland Garros without a title since 2000. But he’s rested and healthy, and his vast repertoire of shots was on full display against the overmatched Devvarman, who is ranked 188th and now 0-9 against top-10 players.

“I tried to finish the match quite quickly, because I was afraid it would rain,’’ Federer said. “So I was very focused, and I’m very happy for that.’’

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Serena Williams hits a return against Caroline Garcia on Wednesday during her 6-1, 6-2, victory in the second round of the French Open at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.

The No. 2-seeded Federer glided across the clay, hitting winners from all over the court — even beyond the alleys — and looking at ease on a surface that once vexed him.

He moved ahead of Budge Patty into third place on the men’s list for match victories at Roland Garros with 56. Guillermo Vilas and Nicola Pietrangeli share the record of 58.

When Federer finally took the Roland Garros title in 2009, Federer

completed a career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras’ record of 14 major titles. He now seeks a record 18th major title, and his first since Wimbledon last year.

Through two rounds, both against qualifiers, Federer has lost only 11 games.

“I’m happy that I was playing offensive and aggressive tennis in the first two matches,’’ he said. “I didn’t back off and start to play passive tennis and wait for mistakes. I took it to

my opponent.’’

Williams has dropped just four games so far. She played the day’s final match and finished in a hurry, committing only nine unforced errors never facing a break point.

“It’s important for me to win easily,’’ she said. “It’s also important for me to play well. If I play well, it will bode well for me at Roland Garros.’’

Speaking French to the crowd during a post-match interview, Williams was asked what she plans to work on in practice.

“I’d like to improve everything. My French, too,’’ she said, laughing.

The No. 1-ranked Williams seeks her first French Open title since 2002.

She last reached the semifinal in 2003.

Since losing in the first round a year ago at Roland Garros, Williams is 69-3, including titles at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the London Olympics and the season-ending WTA Championships.

While Williams and Federer savored their latest successes, Jamie Hampton earned her first career French Open victory, an upset of No. 25 Lucie Safarova 7-6 (5), 3-6, 9-7.

With her win, American women finished the first round 10-5.

Also part of the resurgence in U.S. fortunes was No. 29 Varvara Lepchenko, who reached the third round by whacking 22 forehand winners to defeat Elina Svitolina 7-6 (5), 6-1.

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For Sale: 8 wk old Boxer Puppies. Vac and dewormed. 2 males 1 female Call (404)-519-1517

MERCHANDISE Auctions Premier On-line auction art, coins, sterling, jewelry, MORE!!!

Wed. Jun. 5, 6 pm. Shelley's Auction Gallery, NCAL 6131. 429 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC. www.shelleysauction.com Auction June 8 6pm @ Jenni's Exchange 340 Pinewood Rd Sumter Auctioneer will be Patricia Jones Scal 2513 803-847-2323

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Moving Sale: 960 Muirfield Ct. Fri/Sat 10AM-3PM. 5 pc. leather sectional sofa, sleeper sofa, dining room set, misc garage/hshld items.

7 Family Sale Fri -Sat 8-?

Exit 102/1-95 Follow signs 1851 Princess Pond Rd Summerton

Hodge Roofing Solutions, LLC, Lic.& Bonded. Free Estimates.

Also do Vinyl Siding & Seamless Gutters. 803-840-4542

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up

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Solid Cherry Hutch & Dining table w/6 chairs, floral couch/chair, blue couch, end/coffee/library tables. 803-773-5323 Twin Window Fan Assorted settings $15 OBO call 803469-4119 Large Blue Oriental Style Rug. Asking $40. Call 803-773-5323 Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Stoves. Also new Gas stoves.

Guaranteed. 803-464-5439 Light gray print couch, loveseat, ottoman and matching throw pillows. $300. Call: 803-458-8540.

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

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Huge Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale: Liberty Park-East 791 E. Liberty St. Fri. 6-9pm, Sat 7am-12.

Furn, appl's, hshld items, electronics, shuffleboard table, misc tables/chairs, womens clothing s-xl, shoes 6-7, handbags, (Lots of new), Nascar items, & lots more.

Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 983-5364

Painting

Panda's Closet 1961 McCrays Mill Rd. All ladies clothing buy one get one free 803-968-6550

Int/Ext Painting, Pressure washing. 30 yrs exp. Ref. Quality work/free est.

Call Bennie 468-7592

2 Family Sale 30 Chartwell Ct Fri 9-5 Sat 7-12 Hshld, cake pans, furniture, treadmill, birdcage & Too much to list!

Tree Service Sumter Ghost Finders may pay you $60 for an investigation.

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STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

Sumter Transport -Excellent pay ($.41 per running mile - includes $.04 per diem non-taxable expense) - Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Paid Sick Days - BC/BS Health Ins. - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term Disability - 401(k) w/co. Match

210 Best St. Sat. 8am-12pm.

Downsizing! Collectors items, furniture. Wise to Gertrude to Best. If rain cancelled.

Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun. 1800 Hideaway Dr. (off Kolb Rd.) Fri. ONLY 5PM-?. Working tools and much more.

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Offering a sign on Bonus for HVAC Service Technician with an established family owned Heating and Air Company. Must have experience, valid driver's license, good personality and people skills. Top pay for qualified technician, spiff program, company vehicle and health insurance offered! Apply in person Hatfield Heating and Air 1640 Suber Street, Sumter SC. Sambinos Bistro, 1104 Alice Dr. Hiring FT/PT Exp. Servers, Cooks & dishwashers. Apply in person Mon. - Thurs, between 2-3 & 4:30-6pm or go online to print application at sambinosbistro.com. No phone calls please.

The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity!

SFC Jeffrey Hudson 803-427-3104 SSG Lorraine Lordy 803-360-1979

Exp. Shingle Nailers Must have own transportation. Only experienced need to apply. Call 803-968-2459.

Experienced Technicians Wanted: We are looking to add good, experienced technicians at Sumter Chrysler, Jeep Dodge, Ram. We are a customer for life dealer and have more work than we can handle. We offer great pay with benefits and an excellent work environment. Chrysler experience is preferred but trained experience for other makes will work as well.

We also need an experienced diesel technician. Dodge/Cummins experience is a plus. Please call Jerry Elia, Service Manager at 803-469-9030 or come by in person. Email me at sumterdodge4@ftc-i.net.

Looking for Full Time EXPERIENCED Maintenance Supervisor for a busy, mid-size property in Sumter, SC. Drug Free Workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer. CFC and CPO certifications required. Must have a valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation. Must be available for night/weekend call duty. Salary commensurate with experience.

Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick.

Benefits include: 100% (employee) paid medical & dental. Please fax resume to 803-775-3595. NO phone calls please!

C.R. Jackson, Inc. is hiring experienced equipment operators and laborers with pipe laying experience to work on grading and utility projects. Individuals must possess a valid driver's license and all applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hiring.

Please call 803-216-7018 or complete an application on-line at www.crjackson.com if interested in this position. "An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Schools / Instructional MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Train for a career in Healthcare Management! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Advanced College gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed. 1-888-528-5176.

Work Wanted I am a CNA who will care for your loved one in their home with respect, dignity, and care. Ref. availible (803)460-2325

Statewide Employment Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers.

Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731/www.bulldoghiway. com EOE SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION 3 yrs Flatbed or Stepdeck & Class-A CDL = GUARANTEED SALARY + EXTRA PAY FOR WEEKENDS, Uniforms, Good benefits. Call Craig 800-736-9486 Ext 266 For Details!

AIRLINES ARE HIRING -Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-367-2513 ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 105 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

YOUR NEW DRIVING JOB IS ONE PHONE CALL AWAY! Experienced CDL-A drivers and recent grads. Excellent benefits, weekly hometime.

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RENTALS

Help Wanted Part-Time Full-time licensed Physical Therapist Assistant needed for busy outpatient clinic in Sumter area. Outpatient experience necessary. Must have PTA licenses and be self-motivated. Excellent salary and benefits. Send resume to Progressive Physical Therapy, Attn: Angie, 100 Jimmy Love Lane, Columbia, SC 29212 or fax 803-798-3335 $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

Unfurnished Apartments Off Pinewood Rd for single mature adult, 1BR lights & water incl.. $550 Mo Call 803 481-5592 Accepting Applications Oakland Plantation Apts.

5501 Edgehill Rd 499-2157 2 Br apts. available. Applications accepted Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

Unfurnished Homes

Trucking Opportunities Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800 per week!

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2br,1ba dpx C/H/A, Stove, Frig, W/D. No Pets/Smoking $500/mo. & dep. req. Call after 10am.

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2br, 1.5ba dpx C/H/A, Stove, Frig, W/D. New carpet/paint. No Pets/Smoking $625/mo. & dep.

Call after 10am 983-8463.

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Commercial Rentals

3Br 1BA Completely Renovated, den, dining Rm Some appliances washer/dryer hu $575 Mo. & Dep. 3BR 2BA MH Com. Renovated $525 Mo & Dep call 803-316-7958 between 10-6 Sec 8 Welcome

Storage Units for rent . Will hold Cars, boats ETC... Call Bobby Sisson 803 464-2730

REAL ESTATE

1056 Wellington Rd. 3BR/1BA all appl's, C/H/A, carport, $625 /mo. Call 803-469-8872.

2BR/1.5BA, duplex Ceiling fans, carpet/tile flrs, wht kit, stove/fridge, laundry rm, carport, shed, big yard, $600/mo + dep. No Pets.

803-481-8286 lv msg.

501 & 503 Church St. 2BR/1BA $375/mo. + $375/dep. Ref. req.

Call 803-783-4683 Rent To Own: 1425 Morris Way Dr. 3BR/2BA, 1,900 sq ft. fenced yard. sprinkler system, new roof, new carpet. Very spacious. $1,000/mo. 803-236-6067

Mobile Home Rentals For Sale, 4Bed/2Bath, Land, $325/mo.

803-494-5090

Homes for Sale Cute 2BR 1BA Brick home located @ 39 Chestnut, new roof, New Central Heating & Air, prv fence $69,000 OBO Call 803 840-9832 Very nice 4BR/2BA, MH in Dalzell, with fenced yard and furnished.

Payments approx $300/mo. Call 803-236-5953 REDUCED: 740 Colony Rd. Brick 2BR/1BA, Laundry rm. In move-in condition. 2 car garage/workshop, insulated, wired with water & additional floored utility bldg/wired. Paved drive on .93 acres. New heat pump installed prior to closing. Call 803-469-9381

1996 2BR 2BA in Sumter All appl.

Sect 8 Accepted 469-6978 2br/2ba C/H/A, $425/mo + $300 /dep. Off Nazarene Church Rd. 3 person max. No pets. 481-8134.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Resort Rentals Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean, Call 803-773-2438

Manufactured Housing BAD CREDIT OR NO CREDIT? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes. Single and Double Wide homes available. We have a layaway program. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

1993 Destiny MH 16 x 80 Agent Owned $400 Call 236-2425

Farms & Acreage FSBO: 15 acres with pond, water tap, septic, power. 15 min to Shaw. 803-427-3888.

Land & Lots for Sale Minutes from Walmart/Shaw, 1 acre, utilities, $6,000.

888-774-5720.

Vacation Rentals Beach House. Ocean Isle Beach.

2 hrs from Sumter. 5BR/3BA. Only 60' from water. Non smoker. Call 775-4391, 464-5960 for good weeks.

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Harley Softail New factory motor, Black with lots of chrome. Perfect condition, must see! Asking $8,600. Call 803-506-2360

Office Rentals

Autos For Sale

120 Broad St Office space, Great location, Rent is $495-$695 Agent Owned Call 236-2425

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Commercial Rentals 6 Bay Truck Garage with lift and Offices Call Bobby Sisson 803-464-2730

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Autos For Sale

Autos For Sale

2003 Ford Expedition XLT, Black/Tan Ext, Leather Int, TV, PW/PL, 3rd row, 130k miles. $4,800 OBO. 803-464-3526

Holiday Sale Auto,Truck, Moped 2013 Scooters $1700 Price Is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St, 803-494-4275

2007 Chevy HHR, Loaded Auto, CD-Radio.

Clean. $6,500.

803-481-8305

1973 AMC Javelin 360 engine, 4 barrel carburetor. $3,500. Call 803-840-3726